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The prescription antibacterial cream i got for my fingertips infection is definitely not working. does this sound like mrsa?
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MRSA: Mrsa usually represents as numerous boils that break out all over the body. To definitively determine if it is mrsa, you should get your fingertips cultured.
Answered 7/31/2013
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Can be: It can be mrsa. If there is any drainage- it would be best to culture it to target the organism better. If not, you may need antibiotic coverage for mrsa.
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